For some, TV dinners, like Stouffer’s or Marie Callender’s, may seem just too easy, not gourmet enough. That’s where simmer sauces come in. Just add tofu, vegetables, chicken, or beef, and stir in the sauce. Good enough to serve to a family of four or to wolf down while watching the evening news, the sauces cover the international spectrum. Trader Joe’s has about 10 different varieties — everything from Moroccan tagine and Thai coconut curry to Indian masala and Cuban picadillo.

The bottled sauces will give your taste buds a certain worldly flair, as well as impress the guests at your next dinner party. Just be sure to discard the bottle before they arrive.

Available for $1.99 to $2.99 per bottle at area Trader Joe’s stores.